one that they call upon or worship. Western religions like Christianity and Judaism worship just one God. They believe that God created the world and it will someday end. Eastern religions just know there is a beginning and end. They believe in karma that what you do in your life and how you treat people will determine what happens in your afterlife. Like I said earlier Western Religions when you sin and continue to live a bad life you will go to hell. In Hinduism you are born into a caste and
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I return to every time I am not happy, a list of principles to guide life, study and work. Live Many Lives: Live in new cities, learn new languages, always reimagine the world, always reinvent myself. Help others: Not for the glory, not for the karma—just help real people who need help. Back to the basics: Do not over think. Do not fancify. Love yourself: Your body, your mind, your passions, beliefs, ideas. Your expectations. Your presence. Money is not the goal: You need it to survive, but
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about each relgions customs and elements. Most people say that Nanak rejected both religions and created Sikhism as a whole new revolation. Nanak also believes in reincarnation just like the Hindus. In spite of Nanak’s acceptance of reincarnation and karma, there were other elements of Hinduism that he rejected. Hindu’s are devoted to images of various Gods and Goddess. Nanak didn’t believe this because he took more of the Islamic side of only having one higher being. God. All in all, I think that
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I believe the episode in the beginning is actually very interesting; this episode is when Odysseus and his men reached the Aeolian island. They were in the home of King Aeolus who had twelve children. Odysseus and all of his men stayed with them for about a month. Odysseus told the king about the journey he is set out on. He asked Aeolus if he can send him and his men on their way, and he let them. Aeolus was the master of all winds; he gave Odysseus a sack of wind and he set the west wind free to
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1.Goes back to 6th century beginning in India 1. Youngest of the world religion, being only 500 years old 2.No god or gods 2. Believe in one god 3.believe that life is as series of births, death, and rebirth until the soul has sheded of Karma and can achieve liberation. 3. Teaches how to experience god for ones self 4. Believe in non-violence and celibacy 4. Vows to restrain from sexual relationship outside of marriage 5. They are strict vegetarians 5. They restrain from eating meat, alcohol
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Country Comparison: Power Distance: In India there is a top – down structure in society and organizations. There is a big difference between rich and poor and they are independent of power holders or directions. In the UK, the power distance is very low compared to India. They focus a lot on equality and you are not judged by your origin. Individualism: In India there is focus collectivistic and individualist traits. The collectivist side means that Indians prefer to be associated in a large
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The famous myth of Buddha is the story of Siddhartha Gautama’s life “the great going forth” his journey and his teachings. Buddha is the founder of the religion Buddhism. Buddhist cosmogony includes the belief that the world first exist then destroyed and then recreated.“They believe that the universe as infinite in time and space and filled with infinite number of worlds like us”. As for historical developments before Buddhism spread out also, as years passed was divided to three sects and they
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New Age Spirituality February 19, 2012 New Age Spirituality Is New Age Spirituality really new? Is it something old that has been creeping in and out as a worldview? The Bible says there is nothing new under the sun. “That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun” Ecclesiastes 1:9). This paper will show that New Age Spirituality is not so new, but is an ancient religion which holds to the belief
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Furthermore religions often express strong ideas about self-sacrificing and suffering as being important parts of the spiritual life. This goes against Hedonism although the Buddhist ideal is to avoid suffering and involves accumulating positive karma, which is similar to the basic premise of utilitarianism on the other hand religions look beyond the immediate world of happiness and suffering to a greater, eternal life. This is teleological but not in the sense a utilitarian would act on. Situation
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line between decency and downright rudeness. We have forgotten that our words, our actions hold the power to hurt someone’s sentiments. If we cannot show gratitude towards one another, then why should we go around offending people? Ever heard of karma? Whatever goes around comes around. If your demeanor exudes ill breeding then I’m afraid others would definitely treat in the same manner. In today’s culture there is a huge distinction between the social classes of the society. The rich and powerful
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